"The owner came out the day after a tree fell on my house and wires. Since I wasn't home, he texted videos and photos every step of the way. They were super fast and efficient, the cleanup was impressive, and the price was extremely reasonable."
About Us
Delaware Tree Experts, Locally Owned
East Coast Tree Service was founded by a Delaware native who grew up in New Castle County and has been climbing trees professionally since his early twenties. What started as a two-person operation has grown into the most trusted tree service in Wilmington — but the approach hasn't changed: show up on time, do the work right, and leave the property better than you found it.
We're not a franchise. We're not a national brand that subcontracts to local crews. Every job we quote, we complete — with the same licensed, trained team. That consistency is something our customers notice, and it's why more than 40% of our work comes from repeat customers and direct referrals.
10+
Years in Delaware
- 500+
- Jobs Completed
- 10+
- Years Serving New Castle County
- 4.9
- Average Google Rating
- 35+
- Verified Customer Reviews
How We Work
The Principles Behind Every Job
Honesty First
We don't remove trees that don't need removing. If a tree can be saved with trimming or treatment, we'll tell you — even when removal would be the more profitable job.
Delaware Expertise
We work exclusively in New Castle County. We know the species, soil types, drainage patterns, HOA restrictions, and local ordinances that affect every job here.
Written Quotes, No Surprises
Every job gets a written estimate before we start. We walk you through every line item. We never charge more than quoted — period.
Clean Sites
We leave your property cleaner than we found it. Debris, chips, and wood are removed unless you specifically want firewood logs stacked. You shouldn't have to clean up after your tree crew.
Service Area
Rooted in New Castle County
We work exclusively in New Castle County — from Wilmington's urban neighborhoods to Middletown's growing suburbs, Hockessin's wooded hillsides, and the rural southern county near Odessa and Townsend. This focus means we're not driving two hours to get to a job, which translates to faster response times, lower overhead, and a crew that knows your area.
We understand the clay-loam soils that make stump grinding different in Bear than in Hockessin. We know which Brandywine Hundred neighborhoods have stricter HOA permit requirements. We've tracked the emerald ash borer spread across every zip code in the county and know how to assess whether an ash tree can be saved or needs to come down.
That local knowledge isn't something you get from a national franchise. It comes from doing this work here, specifically, for over a decade.
Credentials
Licensed, Insured & Certified
- Licensed by the State of Delaware
- Full General Liability Insurance
- OSHA Safety Trained Crew
- EAB Assessment Trained
- Free Written Estimates
- Available 24/7 for Emergencies
Need proof of insurance?
We provide certificates of insurance on request for any job — required by many HOAs and mortgage lenders before tree work begins. Call or email us and we'll send it same day.
Customer Reviews
What New Castle County Homeowners Say
"The most professional tree removal I've ever had. They handled the tree's proximity to a fence, perennial plants, and an electric line weaving through the branches with exceptional precision — fences and wires were intact, and the yard barely showed any evidence they'd been there."
"They removed 4 large trees, ground out the stumps, handled miscellaneous shrubbery, and trimmed some trees — we couldn't be happier. Affordable, professional, and their recommendations were spot on. Hire them!"
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Free on-site estimates, written quotes, same-week scheduling for most jobs.